President's column
Drought is slowly strangling the eastern half - and many other locations - of Australia with hundreds of local communities struggling from farm gate to the shop cash register. The outlook points to worsening conditions as we move into summer.
The Prime Minister convened a National Summit in Canberra, which is being held today, to focus on what has been done
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Regional Growth Fund - council projects proceed to assessment stage
Seven transformational council regional infrastructure projects are a step closer to becoming a reality with applicants asked to submit full business cases for approval under the Australian Government's $272.2 million Regional Growth Fund.
The Regional Growth Fund will provide grants of $10 million or more for major projects that support long-term economic growth and create jobs in regional areas
Innovation in waste tyre management
One of the biggest markets for end of life tyres in Australia, and around the world, is in the roads sector. Australia has a long history of rubber crumb utilisation in roads dating back to the 1970's.
The road construction sector remains one of the most active users of tyre-derived products (TDPs) in Australia.
ALGA federal election advocacy focus: Protect communities from the impacts of natural disasters
Australia is profoundly impacted by natural disasters and communities need appropriate and adequate relief and support to recover from these events.
Many communities are exposed to natural disasters on a recurring basis and experience repeated disruptions from flood, cyclone and fire events. Natural disasters around the country have claimed lives and impacted hundreds of thousands of people
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$2 billion funding for Victorian housing and homelessness services
The Federal and Victorian Governments have this week finalised their agreement on the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA)
The economic value of cultural and creative activity
The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR) has released new analysis showing cultural and creative activity contributed $111.7 billion to Australia’s economy in 2016-17
Electric vehicles to get charging network
Electric vehicles will soon have access to a charging network along the major driving routes from Brisbane to Adelaide, including around Sydney and Melbourne, and separately in Western Australia
Older Australians missing out on vital exercise to stay healthy
A national survey by Australia's national science agency has revealed how the health of older Australians could suffer if they don't flex their muscles at least twice a week
Tabled: report on the quality of care in residential aged care facilities in Australia
The Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented its report on the Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia.
Councils make up successful grant recipients to commemorate Centenary of Armistice
More than 660 community projects - including from councils - commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War are set to share in more than $5.3m
Friendly reminder: survey to advance sustainable purchasing in Australian local governments
The research team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School is currently conducting a study aiming to better understand the barriers and facilitators of effective purchasing, procurement
$2 billion funding for Victorian housing and homelessness services
The Federal and Victorian Governments have this week finalised their agreement on the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA)
The economic value of cultural and creative activity
The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR) has released new analysis showing cultural and creative activity contributed $111.7 billion to Australia’s economy in 2016-17
Electric vehicles to get charging network
Electric vehicles will soon have access to a charging network along the major driving routes from Brisbane to Adelaide, including around Sydney and Melbourne, and separately in Western Australia
Older Australians missing out on vital exercise to stay healthy
A national survey by Australia's national science agency has revealed how the health of older Australians could suffer if they don't flex their muscles at least twice a week
Tabled: report on the quality of care in residential aged care facilities in Australia
The Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented its report on the Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia.
Councils make up successful grant recipients to commemorate Centenary of Armistice
More than 660 community projects - including from councils - commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War are set to share in more than $5.3m
Friendly reminder: survey to advance sustainable purchasing in Australian local governments
The research team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School is currently conducting a study aiming to better understand the barriers and facilitators of effective purchasing, procurement
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REGISTER NOW: 2nd Annual OECD Meeting of Mining Regions and Cities
Don't miss your opportunity to engage with global leaders, world-renowned speakers and industry experts at the 2nd annual OECD meeting of Mining Regions and Cities being held in Darwin from 20-22 November 2018. Hosting this meeting places Northern Australia at the forefront of global conversations regarding cutting edge approaches in the energy and mining industries. We already have strong registrations across our OECD member countries from Latin America, to South East Asia and beyond. Ministers from Thailand and Indonesia, along with Governor's from Alaska, Canada and the Philippines are confirmed to travel to Darwin.
The meeting in Darwin will include a special focus on the energy and mineral industries, regional development in south-east Asia, and innovative partnerships between Indigenous communities and industry.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important event and to working together to better address the challenges and opportunities faced by mining regions and cities.
More information: email OECDmeetingNT@nt.gov.au or visit http://www.oecd.org/cfe/regional-policy/mining-regions.htm
National Local Roads and Transport Congress
20-22 November 2018
Alice Springs, NT
The Australian Local Government Association's National Local Roads and Transport Congress is only a few months away! This year we are lucky enough to hold the Congress in Alice Springs.
The theme for the 2018 Congress is Connecting Transport Networks Now and into the Future. The key benefit of improved transport connectivity is its transformational effects - making cities and regions more accessible, more liveable and creating opportunities for economic development that could not otherwise exist.
Registration is open with limited spots left for the popular networking dinner at the Outback Quarry!